What a Year!

I wanted to share my year in review.It has not quite been a full year of blogging for me that will come in January.This was my first post HEREMy home looked much different than it does now.

I had so much to learn in the beginning and still have much to learn!Like responding to comments.I wanted to respond to each and everyone one and I still do!But should I respond on my blog?Should I respond through my email?What do I say?How do I address all of my readers?As I said in my first post I am not a writer.When I write I write the way I speak.When I started this blog I wanted to share my love of decorating and creating.And room by room I have transformed my home into the home I have always wanted.

I am working on my photography skills too.But I think I have gotten much better since my first post.One thing I have learned is to never use a flash.That can really ruin a photo.Natural light is the best and you can edit and lighten a photo too.I think the biggest change in my home was my kitchen.And my favorite thing is my ladder across my cabinets.

I have met some fellow bloggers in person and what a treat! I hope in the coming year to meet more of you! I do feel though even if I have not met many of you that you are friends.I really do enjoy reading and responding to each and everyone one of you.My blog is still small and I am glad I can still do that.I also love following all of your blogs too!I have learned so much creatively by visiting you too!

Due to content being stolen I can no longer provide a full RSS feed.I apologize if this is inconvenient.But my photos and written content are important to me.They are mine and for me only to share.I love all of my followers and I hope you will continue to follow along.Thank you for understanding.
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Anne

Happy anniversary Anne!! I just love your blog and you are so sweet!! I’m so glad we had the chance to meet through blogging!!And your style is fabulous!Hope you have a very Happy New Year!!Sincerely,Melinda

I’m surprised to learn you started blogging this year. I’ve had your blog on my blogroll for a few months now, just haven’t had time to go back to the start as I usually try to do. Husband retired this year and now takes up my free time…must find him a new job!

I started blogging just one week after you did, Anne! And I echo many of the same sentiments in your first post… where will this take me? will anyone read these posts? LOL Glad we’ve connected – just another “plus” of our starting our blogs!

I love your kitchen Anne but I really loved meeting you this past year at Joy’s place. Shortly I will probably be making plans to fly up your to visit son #1 so maybe we can meet up. I would love to come visit your retail space. Happy happy New Year xoxo

Congratulations on a year of blogging. I love stopping in to see your beautiful home. I like to respond to each comment even if it takes me a few weeks to get to it.I can’t wait to see what else you have in store and in “store” with you online shop. Katie

I love your kitchen…especially the ladder and bottle rack on your island! I’ve also been blogging a little less than a year and struggle with the comments. My biggest problem in that my blog will not allow me to post replies and I can’t get it fixed!! But I do try to visit each person that does leave a comment. I’m the opposite when it comes to writing how I talk…I don’t but I really try to…it seems more personal to me. I was a secretary for many years and find it hard to drop some of those old letter writing habits!! Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Your house is always such a delight Anne and I appreciate that you have shared it’s journey at Shabbilicious Friday each week. I look forward to following the adventures of White Lace Cottage in 2013.Happy New Year,Hugs – Kerryanne

Anne,You’ve done a great job on your home. It looks amazing. And your blog is one of my favorites. Unlike my poor pitiful blog (my fault; I don’t spend enough time on it), you’ve done a wonderful job growing and improving yours. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us during the coming year.Have a Happy New Year! Julie

Your kitchen is so charming. I love the ladder too, and those vintage barstools, they are amazing. I struggle with keeping up and responding to everyone too… it’s so frustrating to me when i’m too busy at work or at home and miss everyone’s posts! Ok, off to catch up on you some more!

I think you are doing a bang up job, beautiful blog! I hopped on over from Thistlewood Farms, looking forward to the Cowgirl Linkups!I am a new blogger too, and I totally agree on not using a flash for taking pictures. Who knew it could be so bad?